Demand for justice for William McNeil Jr.

Mary — A video showing a police officer in Jacksonville, Florida striking William McNeil Jr. during a traffic stop has sparked outrage throughout the country. While the video went public this week, the incident actually occurred in February, but Jacksonville officials have taken no action to hold the officer accountable. In response, Isabella, a Florida resident, started a petition demanding the immediate termination of the officers involved. If you agree, sign Isabella's petition. Demand Justice for William McNeil: Fire JSO Officers & Remove Sheriff Waters 1,908 have signed Isabella Rose's petition. Let's get to 2,500! Sign now with a click On February 19, 2025, William McNeil Jr., a black driver in Jacksonville, was violently assaulted during a routine traffic stop by officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO). Although he calmly questioned the legitimacy of the stop and requested a supervisor, officers shattered his window and punched him in the face while his hands were visible and raised. McNeil was left with a concussion, chipped teeth, stitches, and memory loss. This wasn't an isolated "misunderstanding"—it was a public example of the unchecked, racially biased violence that residents of Jacksonville, especially POC community members, fear every day. If this behavior is tolerated, JSO will continue operating as a department above the law. Sheriff T.K. Waters' response has been reactive and dismissive, launching an internal review only after public outrage exploded online. Without real accountability, Jacksonville's policing culture will remain broken—protecting abusive officers instead of protecting the people. Failing to act now means giving a green light to police brutality, dishonesty, and institutional corruption. The truth is clear: the public only saw justice begin to move after the video went viral. That is not justice—it's damage control. We can no longer let internal reviews and PR statements replace meaningful action. The officers involved must be fired. Sheriff Waters must resign or be removed. And the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office must be rebuilt with real transparency, civilian oversight, and deep policy reform. We cannot let this moment pass. Sign now to demand immediate change—for William McNeil, for our communities, and for the future of public safety in Jacksonville. Sign now with a click Disagree? Visit petition page Victories Every Day – 100% Funded by You Not beholden to politics or power brokers, Change.org is free for people everywhere to make change. Every day there are real victories for issues you care about, only possible because we are 100% funded by everyday people like you. Will you stand with us to protect the power of everyday people to make a difference? Support Change.org At Change.org, we believe in the voice of everyday people. Is there something that you want to change? Start a petition today The person (or organization) who is leading this petition is not affiliated with Change.org. Change.org is not responsible for the petition content. By clicking the sign now button, you authorize that you are Mary and you support this petition. If you'd like to ask others to sign the petition, you'll have a chance to do so after you sign it. Or, you can share this link. How useful was this email? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Useful Useful Unsubscribe from emails like this Unsubscribe from all Change.org emails Manage your email preferences  ·  Privacy policy We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through our help center. Change.org  ·  548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA